February 5 - TransportationRegulation of Dockless Scooters and Bikes *90 Minutes* Local governments across the country are experiencing the increased integration of new technology platforms into their transportation systems. One area where this growth is moving at a fast pace is the deployment of dockless micromobility, such as bikes, including electric assist, and electric scooters. While dockless micromobility offers great opportunities to reduce congestion and help local governments meet goals around reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, these new technologies are...

February 7 - EthicsLitigation Ethics, Civility & Dealing with Pro Se Litigants What happens if an opposing lawyer is being extremely difficult and acting badly? When does such conduct rise to the level of an ethical Rule violation? This webinar will look at guidance provided by certain codes of civility as well as the litigation ethics rules. The course will look at outcomes of cases involving incivility and the applicable rules of professional conduct. There will also be a focus...

February 12 - PoliceBodyworn Cameras at Trial With the rise in use of body worn cameras by police officers has come the increase in use of this footage at trial. This webinar discusses the issues that may arise at trial when dealing with body worn cameras, how to navigate those issues, and potential evidentiary problems for municipalities. Speaker: Jack Ryan   Click here to register.

February 19 - PersonnelHIPAA and the Workplace Although HIPAA’s effects on medical requirements are widely understood, we often do not think of the privacy implications of HIPAA, particularly when it comes to the workplace and local governments. This webinar explores HIPAA’s privacy provisions as it applies to local governments and their employees as well as security and HITECH rules for cities. PHI in fire and police departments as well as HIPAA business associate agreements and best practices will be discussed.  Additional...

 April 8 Waste Collection *90 Minutes* How does your municipal waste contracting program measure up? Fitness and performance aren’t just measures of personal achievement. They apply as well to critical local government programs where stamina and responsiveness are essential for reliable, competent service. Targeted to attorneys with limited experience, this session will focus on best practices to safeguard local interests when procuring waste collection services from private companies. Speaker: Barry Shanoff Click hereto register.

April 17 - TelecommunicationsSelling Your Cell Lease Once your local government leases property for a cell tower or cell antenna, you will routinely receive offers to buy the cell tower lease for a lump sum payment (often plus a percentage of future revenues), coupled with a long term (or perpetual) easement.  The most common question is whether these are good deals for governments.  This program, taught by John Pestle, Esq. and Dr. Jonathan Kramer, Esq., both highly experienced local government...

April 23 - Land UseMarijuana Business Zoning and Licensing In this webinar I will first discuss the differing regulatory regimes for marijuana at the federal, state, and local levels, highlighting the issues and concerns that arise from conflicts between differing regulations among these levels of government. This part of the webinar will focus on: (1) how states are able to make marijuana legal when it is illegal under federal law and (2) how states do -- or do not --...

May 2 - PersonnelEmployee Speech vs. Employer Discipline: Government Employers and the First Amendment The First Amendment often presents challenges for local governments, and the realm of employee speech is no different. This webinar aims to inform participants of any case law updates when it comes to the First Amendment’s freedom of speech clause in the employment context, with a specific focus on government employees. Additional talking points are subject to be added to this webinar. Speaker: Barry Uhrman   Click...

May 13 - TelecommunicationsFCC Changes to Cable Franchising 2019 finds local governments fighting to preserve their property rights and management authority over use of their rights of way. One example of this struggle can be seen at the FCC where local governments are in a battle to preserve non-financial obligations found in cable franchises negotiated locally or pursuant to state laws.  The FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that, if adopted, would permit a cable operator to reduce its...

May 23 - TransportationLime Presents: Scooter Regulations *FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS!  CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. In this presentation Lime’s counsel will be joined by the City Attorney of San Antonio, Texas to discuss working through sensible scooter regulation and partnership between scooter companies and cities to promote effective, convenient public transportation. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation. Speakers: Ashley Scott & Andy Segovia Click here to...